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Donald Trump says US 'knew nothing about' Israeli attack on major Iranian gas field
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How war in the Middle East is 're-ordering power' and what it means for Australia's alliances

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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

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For 200 years, this community has called an Australian island home. Now its future is in doubt

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For the first time since 2022, Australia will dig into its petrol reserves

Published 13 March 2026 7:52pm

The Australian government will release 20% of its stock of fuel reserves to help the country's shortage, triggered as a result of panic buying. It's the first time the minimum stockpile has been tapped into since 2022, and eats into the country's one month long supply.

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Arega is part of an increased effort recently by donor agencies, the European Union and others to de-mine the area in Ethiopia.

UN warn of growing landmine contamination as countries abandon treaty

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will give a speech in support of Australian Automotive Industry.

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Scottish Parliament Holds Final Vote On Assisted Dying Bill

Scottish MPs reject assisted dying - and England's House of Lords looks set to follow suit

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The cost of war: How the Middle East conflict could worsen food insecurity in Australia

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Lunar New Year 2026: What to know about the 'very special' Year of the Fire Horse

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Gary wasn't impressed by Australia's dumpling scene. Now he's selling thousands a day

Australia

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Weet-bix kimchi: Glynn's experiment with Australian and Korean favourites may be a hit

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Max lives in a 'renters' utopia', but some say the city's famous housing system isn't fair

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'A piece of living history': How Greek milk bars changed the way Australians meet and eat

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Have you ever flirted to make a partner jealous? Do you envy a friend’s life? Are people jealous of you? Jealousy is driven by an underlying sense of insecurity and low self-esteem. Envy can lead to a feeling of inferiority. Can we embrace these emotions and use them for good?

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Dateline travels to Vienna, where fifty percent of the population is eligible for affordable and secure rent through social housing. What can Australia learn from Europe’s largest landlord?

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